Called by The Independent \u201cthe most sought-after ballerina in the world\u201d, Natalia Osipova\u2019s Abu Dhabi Classics show promises a programme of favourite classics and contemporary masterpieces. Her new dance company, Blooms Dance Project, which has been running now for a year, has a twofold goal: to preserve her iconic roles and to create new works through worldwide touring. In practice this means lots of Giselle et al, and the Dying Swan to finish the evening, with a company that includes principal dancers from some of the big-name ballet troupes. Earlier this year Osipova performed Force of Nature in New York to generally rapturous reviews, though one or two suggested the new pieces were a tad disappointing \u2013 but then it\u2019s the classics where she made her name, and it\u2019s the classics that we want to see.<\/p>\n
The prices are pretty good \u2013 the best seats are AED 250, but you can still get a balcony spot for AED 75 \u2013 but this is sure to sell out so get in quickly …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"